A traditional Gujarati dish, it is flavoured with spices and garnished with nuts.
It's a perfect curry when served hot, topped with a dollop of butter, with rotis.
Manasi Sadarangani shared these recipes.
Her pastelitos are a twist on thumbprint cookies and are inspired by Miami's Cuban community.
Rajlaxmi Mahadeshwar shares her recipe.
Can you think of a better gift than a platter of chocolate coconut modaks for family and friends this Ganesh Utsav?
Jayanti Soni and her family return each year to Bhinmal, when they can, to celebrate Diwali in her family home.
While fancy varieties of modaks have found their way onto festive menus, nothing beats the joy of having the traditional steamed dumplings with coconut and jaggery filling.
This recipe is made with low-fat yoghurt and garnished with chopped nuts, saffron and dry rose petals.
Sangita Agrawal tells us how to make the perfect coffee tart at home.
Tasty walnut ways to make the occasion special.
10 recipes our readers savoured this year.
You'll find sweet and savoury versions of this dish in Himachal Pradesh.
Do you like besan ka laddoo or crispy gujiyas and chaklis?
It's time to share your favourite Christmas recipes!
Maharaj Jodharam Choudhary of the Khandani Rajdhani has special Holi recipes for you.
The lowly kadu is promoted to an awesome pumpkin soup.
Share your recipes with us and we'll publish it for you.
We bring you traditional Ramzan recipes from across the world.
Onam festivities have begun and you can join in the celebration with a traditional Kerala-style dish.
Kokum Aloo or Tangy Potato can be munched with your evening tea.
Executive Chef Ishika Konar of the Atmantan Wellness Centre, Pune, shares two uncommon but delicious recipes that are healthy to boot.
At Jolly Aikara's Mumbai home, Onam is as big a day as Christmas and Semiya Payasam is still a hot favourite.
A staple in Bengali households, Maachher Kaalia is a rich fish curry made with sweet-water fish.
Make the most of the mango season till it lasts.
An option for people who love sweets that are healthier.
As part of our everyday series on Diwali, here are some traditional South Indian recipes you can try at home.
Chef John Macedonius Fernandes of Out Of Pao shares his special Christmas recipes.
As the world celebrates Waffle Day on March 25, we bring you fluffy yet crispy waffle recipes to try at home.
Always a winner, BBQ fare can be served with lime wedges and a side of green salad or Indian breads.
Cosy up with a warm bowl of pumpkin soup as you enjoy Christmas carols or the winter chill.
A refreshing, sweet-salty Mediterranean salad from home chef and food blogger Vindhya Karwa.
To-be moms can enjoy these yummy treats without any guilt.
A peanut stuffed snack invented for winter evenings with garam chai.
Why should the festival add to your calories?
Sandesh, Rajbhog, Rosogulla and Chamcham have been revamped to keep up with people's adventurous palates.
Bored of traditional sweets? Charm your guests with a fusion recipe this Diwali.
The hint of saltiness about these delightful cupcakes make them an instant draw.
